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Subject Arrested for a Felon in Possession of a Weapon and Vehicle Theft.
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Wednesday April 07th, 2022
Issued By: Sergeant Ryan Suhrke, Petaluma PD, (707) 778-4372, [email protected]
Incident: Subject Arrested for a Felon in Possession of a Weapon and Vehicle Theft.
Report Number: 22-0001427
Occurred Date : April 07th, 2022
Occurred Time: 10:50 AM
Location: 5100 Montero Way, Petaluma
Suspects: Veronica Mares (39-year-old Petaluma Transient)
Charges: Vehicle Theft/Felon in Possession of a Stun Gun/Domestic Violence/Violation of Restraining Order/Narcotics Possession and Obstruct Officers.
On 04/07/2022 at approximately 10:50 AM, Petaluma Police Department Officer Bautista was on patrol when he located a stolen vehicle in a hotel parking lot. He discovered that the vehicle was occupied by two persons. Due to the vehicle being reported as stolen, causing an elevated safety risk, a high-risk traffic stop was initiated. Both of the subjects were detained without incident.
During the investigation, it was discovered that that Mares was restrained from the other subject located in the vehicle pursuant to a restraining order. The other subject also disclosed a domestic violence which had occurred just prior to the officers detaining them. Wounds were located on the male that were consistent with an assault. Through the investigation, it was determined that Mares had stolen the vehicle recently.
During a search of the vehicle, various amounts of controlled substances and drug paraphernalia were located, along with a stun gun. Mares is prohibited from possessing any form of stun gun and admitted to being the owner of the illegal items. She was subsequently arrested for various charges. During the pre-booking process, Mares ran from the officers, but she was subsequently detained a short distance away after a short foot pursuit.
Mares was ultimately arrested and later booked at the Sonoma County Jail for Vehicle Theft, Felon in Possession of a Stun Gun, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Obstructing a Peace Officer, Escaping Custody, Domestic Violence and Violation of a Criminal Protective Order.
The victim obtained minor injuries during the assault and declined any medical assistance. He was ultimately released without any charges at the conclusion of the investigation. The vehicle was later towed for safekeeping after the owner could not be reached.
Subject Arrested for a Felon in Possession of a Weapon and Vehicle Theft. 
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For Immediate Release
Wednesday April 07th, 2022
Issued By: Sergeant Ryan Suhrke, Petaluma PD, (707) 778-4372, [email protected]
Incident: Subject Arrested for a Felon in Possession of a Weapon and Vehicle Theft.
Report Number: 22-0001427
Occurred Date : April 07th, 2022
Occurred Time: 10:50 AM
Location: 5100 Montero Way, Petaluma
Suspects: Veronica Mares (39-year-old Petaluma Transient)
Charges: Vehicle Theft/Felon in Possession of a Stun Gun/Domestic Violence/Violation of Restraining Order/Narcotics Possession and Obstruct Officers.
Incident Summary
On 04/07/2022 at approximately 10:50 AM, Petaluma Police Department Officer Bautista was on patrol when he located a stolen vehicle in a hotel parking lot. He discovered that the vehicle was occupied by two persons. Due to the vehicle being reported as stolen, causing an elevated safety risk, a high-risk traffic stop was initiated. Both of the subjects were detained without incident.
During the investigation, it was discovered that that Mares was restrained from the other subject located in the vehicle pursuant to a restraining order. The other subject also disclosed a domestic violence which had occurred just prior to the officers detaining them. Wounds were located on the male that were consistent with an assault. Through the investigation, it was determined that Mares had stolen the vehicle recently.
During a search of the vehicle, various amounts of controlled substances and drug paraphernalia were located, along with a stun gun. Mares is prohibited from possessing any form of stun gun and admitted to being the owner of the illegal items. She was subsequently arrested for various charges. During the pre-booking process, Mares ran from the officers, but she was subsequently detained a short distance away after a short foot pursuit.
Mares was ultimately arrested and later booked at the Sonoma County Jail for Vehicle Theft, Felon in Possession of a Stun Gun, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Obstructing a Peace Officer, Escaping Custody, Domestic Violence and Violation of a Criminal Protective Order.
The victim obtained minor injuries during the assault and declined any medical assistance. He was ultimately released without any charges at the conclusion of the investigation. The vehicle was later towed for safekeeping after the owner could not be reached.
Address/Location
Petaluma Police Department
969 Petaluma Blvd N
Petaluma, CA 94952
Contact
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Non-emergencies: 707-778-4372
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